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Ryan Lindley

QB

Drafted 185th overall in the 6th round of the 2012 draft, Ryan Lindley arrived from San Diego State. His most recent season came in 2015 with IND, capping a 4-season NFL career. Few match his arm strength, which grades in the 97th percentile. Across 3 NFL seasons, he has totaled 1,372 passing yards and 3 touchdowns.

Size

6'3", 232#

College

San Diego State

Draft

Rd 6, 185th overall (2012)

Seasons

2012–2015

2014 ScoutIndex Rating · QB

Methodology
35

11th percentile among QBs · limited sample

3 games · 99 dropbacks

Volume×0.1-0.66
Total EPA×0.24-0.55
Conversion×0.08-0.39
Dropback EPA×0.34-0.74
Accuracy (CPOE)×0.12-1.86
Ball security×0.12-1.18

2014 attribute card

click a row to see the formula
AthleticismPassingDecisions & Impact

group averages

Athleticism

Speed37▶

Percentile of 40-yard dash time among QBs at the NFL Combine (faster = higher), 2000–present.

Burst33▶

Percentile of vertical jump + broad jump among combine QBs.

Agility6▶

Percentile of 3-cone + short shuttle among combine QBs (faster = higher).

Size66▶

Height/weight z-score vs. the QB cohort (from official bio, not combine-dependent).

Passing

Arm Strength97▶

Average depth of target on all attempts (air yards ÷ attempts) — a proxy for arm strength; true velocity needs radar-tracked data.

Accuracy5▶

Completion % over expected (CPOE), attempt-weighted across the season.

Ball Security15▶

Interceptions ÷ dropback (fewer is better).

Decisions & Mobility

Sack Avoidance54▶

Sacks ÷ dropback (fewer is better) — pocket movement and quick decisions, as far as box-score data can show it.

Mobility61▶

Rushing EPA plus rushing yardage per game, from scrambles and designed runs.

Impact

Efficiency24▶

(Passing EPA + rushing EPA) ÷ dropback — the Rating's largest component.

Volume42▶

Total dropbacks (attempts + sacks) this season.

Conversion36▶

(Passing first downs + ½ passing TD) ÷ dropback.

Career (regular season)

SeasonTmSIGPass ydsPass TDRush ydsRush TDRecRec ydsRec TD
2015IND50.91581
2014ARI3535622
2012ARI1067527

Career profile

Ryan Lindley has appeared in 10 regular-season games across 3 NFL seasons on file, playing for 2 teams: ARI (2012–2014), IND (2015).

As a passer he has thrown for 1,372 yards and 3 touchdowns with 11 interceptions. He has rushed for 7 yards and 0 touchdowns. His most productive passing season was 2012 with ARI: 752 yards and 0 touchdowns in 6 games.

Career highs (regular season)

2014 splits

regular season
SplitGPass ydsPass TDINT
Home1
216
216/g
0
1
Away2
346
173/g
2
3
In division3
562
187/g
2
4
In wins1
30
30/g
0
0
In losses2
532
266/g
2
4
On grass2
532
266/g
2
4
On turf1
30
30/g
0
0
Indoors2
246
123/g
0
1
Outdoors1
316
316/g
2
3

2014 game log

WkOppLineScore
PostseasonCAR82 pass yds, 1 TD, 2 INT—
Week 15LAR30 pass yds, 0 TD, 0 INT39.6
Week 16SEA216 pass yds, 0 TD, 1 INT25.1
Week 17SF316 pass yds, 2 TD, 3 INT60.5

Ryan Lindley — common questions

What position does Ryan Lindley play?
Ryan Lindley is listed as a QB.
Which teams has Ryan Lindley played for?
In the seasons on file (1999 onward), Ryan Lindley has played for ARI (2012–2014), IND (2015).
Where did Ryan Lindley go to college?
Ryan Lindley played college football at San Diego State.
When was Ryan Lindley drafted?
Ryan Lindley was selected in round 6, 185th overall, of the 2012 NFL Draft.
How many touchdowns has Ryan Lindley scored?
Ryan Lindley has 3 touchdowns in the regular-season games on file (3 passing).
What is Ryan Lindley's ScoutIndex Rating?
Ryan Lindley rated 50.9 for 2015, the 64th percentile among QBs (provisional or limited sample). Ratings run 0–99; about 60 is a league-average qualified starter.

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